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Pettitt, James – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

James Pettitt – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38492776   NAID File Unit: 38492772     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19490862

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 20, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PADUCAH

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: Princeton

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: drk

Eye color: drk

Hair color: drk

Record Info

NAID: 38492776

NAID File Unit: 38492772

Microform: M1818

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